Expanding DUI Testing to Boaters
Mar 30, 2015
California Assemblyman Marc Levine has introduced AB-539, which is specifically intended to improve boat safety by authorizing law enforcement officers to seek and obtain search warrants for a boat op...
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DUI & Unusual Vehicles
Jan 14, 2015
When people think of Driving Under the Influence offenses, they typically think about arrests that occur after a driver is caught driving an automobile while impaired. While the vast majority of DUI o...
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Common Questions Asked During a DUI Stop
Jan 12, 2015
When an officer executes any vehicle stop, he or she will approach the driver and ask a series of questions. When the officer suspects that the driver is under the influence of alcohol or another into...
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When You Are Most Likely to be Pulled Over for DUI
Jan 08, 2015
Law enforcement patrols throughout California are always on high alert for drivers who may be driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both. DUI collisions have led to thousands of avoidable d...
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MADD and DUI Laws
Jan 07, 2015
The non-profit organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving (“MADD”) has been highly instrumental in the shaping and development of DUI laws and policy in California and throughout the country. History...
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DUI vs Distracted Driving
Jan 05, 2015
People tend to forget that operating a motor vehicle is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in destruction of property, injury and even death. Every day, people die as the result of traff...
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DUI & House Arrest
Jan 05, 2015
Those who are facing DUI charges are often curious about the availability of house arrest as an alternative to jail time for DUI cases. For most first time DUI offenders, jail is typically not require...
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DUI & The Holiday Season
Dec 22, 2014
The holiday season is a time of celebration where people may let loose and drink more than they usually do. As a result, there is typically a steep increase in DUI offenses during this time of year. L...
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DUI & Citizenship
Dec 22, 2014
A common question that many DUI defendants have is what effect a DUI conviction will have on a person’s immigration or citizenship status. There are situations where a DUI charge can pose problems for...
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DUI Victim Impact Panels
Dec 19, 2014
When a person is convicted of a DUI offense, there are a number of common terms of probation that a judge may typically impose. While some of these probation requirements are meant to punish the offen...
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